Publication

May 2017

This report sheds light on America’s growing ‘warrior caste’ and highlights the risks and benefits of relegating the burden of organized violence to this subset of the US population. Following a brief history of the country’s All-Volunteer Force and a snapshot of today’s military, the author highlights the importance of the ‘warrior caste’ phenomenon, particularly when it comes to current recruitment practices and use-of-force decisions.

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Author Amy Schafer
Series CNAS Reports
Publisher Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
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